Elissa Townsend, APN
NPI 1598225344 · Nurse Practitioner · Vandalla, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elissa Townsend, APN is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Vandalla, IL (NPI 1598225344).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598225344
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 209018984 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 95 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 303 | 53 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 270 | 54 |
| Lisinopril | 154 | 76 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 135 | 61 |
| Prednisone | 123 | 92 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 112 | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$410 across 21 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-20
- Last updated
- 2019-03-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elissa Townsend's NPI number?
- Elissa Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598225344, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elissa Townsend's specialty?
- Elissa Townsend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Elissa Townsend located?
- Elissa Townsend's practice location on file with NPPES is 1029 N 8th Street, Vandalla, IL 62471-1238.
- What is Elissa Townsend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elissa Townsend is (618) 283-4469.
- Does Elissa Townsend accept Medicare?
- Elissa Townsend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elissa Townsend's NPI active?
- Yes — Elissa Townsend's NPI (1598225344) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.